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March 24, 2026
碧bì(bi4)
The character 碧 (bì) primarily means 'jade' and is often associated with the colors green and blue, particularly the shade of bluish-green. It is commonly used in literary contexts and can describe the color of nature, such as water or the sky, as well as precious stones, emphasizing beauty and purity.
Strokes14Radical石Frequency#7091DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, jade is highly valued and symbolizes purity, beauty, and nobility. The character 碧 often appears in poetry and literature, reflecting the appreciation of nature's beauty and harmony.
Memory Tip
Imagine a beautiful lake, shimmering in the sunlight, its water a stunning shade of blue-green. The character 碧 (bì) resembles a jewel, where the left part, 石, represents 'stone' or 'jade,' and the right part, 一, can remind you of the smooth surface of a lake reflecting the sky.
Meanings of 碧
bì(bi4)
1jade; green, blue
2green jade
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About 碧
碧Simplified
14Strokes
石Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
青 (qīng) - use 碧 when specifically referring to the bluish-green color associated with jade, while 青 is more general for blue or green.
Usage Notes
While 碧 is often used to describe colors, it can be confused with similar characters like 青 (qīng), which can also mean 'green.' It is more formal and poetic than everyday color terms, so it's best suited for written language or formal speeches.
HSK Study Tips
Although 碧 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to words describing colors or precious materials, which are essential at lower levels. Students should focus on recognizing its use in context with other color words and in poetry.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 碧 (bì) with 青 (qīng) when describing colors. An incorrect example would be saying '碧天' (bì tiān) for 'green sky' instead of the correct '青天' (qīng tiān).
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1The giveawayA stone 石 like amber 珀; 珀 also provides the pronunciation
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 碧?
Decomposition of 碧
IDS Structure⿱珀石
碧Full Character
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珀po4
top
石dan4
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 碧?
How to say jade; green, blue in Chinese
“jade; green, blue” in Chinese is碧bì
The character 碧 (bì) primarily means 'jade' and is often associated with the colors green and blue, particularly the shade of bluish-green. It is commonly used in literary contexts and can describe the color of nature, such as water or the sky, as well as precious stones, emphasizing beauty and purity.
When to use 碧
While 碧 is often used to describe colors, it can be confused with similar characters like 青 (qīng), which can also mean 'green.' It is more formal and poetic than everyday color terms, so it's best suited for written language or formal speeches.
碧 or something close to it
青 (qīng) - use 碧 when specifically referring to the bluish-green color associated with jade, while 青 is more general for blue or green.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 碧 (bì) with 青 (qīng) when describing colors. An incorrect example would be saying '碧天' (bì tiān) for 'green sky' instead of the correct '青天' (qīng tiān).
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碧
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Grammar Patterns of 碧
碧 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Complete the Sentence
这些小山____绿陡峭，矗立在这条宽阔的河流之上。
The hills rise green and sheer above the broad river.
